RFID Integration Tool Simple, cost effective management of RFID readers and host applications

RFID Integration Benefits

Ensign's RFID appliance provides a simple, cost effective solution for RFID integration: deploying and managing multiple RFID readers in manufacturing, logistics and distribution environments.
· Single point confi guration for multiple readers
· Reduced RFID installation time and cost
· Quicker return on investment
· Simplified support and management

The Ensign RFID Appliance is a rack mount server solution that provides control, management and simple integration between RFID reader hardware and host applications. Designed as a web based solution for the administration and connectivity of multiple RFID readers, the platform allows remote monitoring and control of your RFID readers from anywhere within your organisation's network.

RFID Accredited Architects

Ensign's RFID accredited staff can provide a range of services; from RFID integration viability surveys, advice and solutions, to design, implementation and management of your RFID infrastructure. The company is highly qualifi ed and trusted in all of its activities and has years of experience in the field of wireless data, RF technology, management, training and security as well as system integration. Ensign has chosen to partner with the leading suppliers of RFID equipment and is an Intermec RFID Accredited Partner. This total solution approach offers companies assurance that Ensign can provide complete answers to their requirements,
from concept to conclusion.

Future-proofing with Global Standards Compliance

Ensign's RFID solutions are designed and deployed to EPC Gen2 and ISO 18000-6 Air Interface Standards using UHF (869-928MHz) RFID systems.

The Ensign RFID integration appliance is modular in design and consists of five principal control and configuration elements

· RFID Reader Interface defines the RFID reader make and model

· Data Manipulation allows the reformatting of TAG data prior to transmission to your host

· Local Rules Engine permits the referencing of tag data against a database of 'permitted' entry and exit points

· Host System Interface defines the exit interface and format for onward transmission of the tag data to the host application

· External Hardware Interface Control allows simple I/O controller configuration